Out in the Garden

Clearing autumn leaves in the paddock this weekend. Mya and Millie has a ride back to the house. 

Riding on A Winters Evening

Mya got chance to ride after school today at friend Kiara and Celia’s house. Riding ponies Ki and Sophie. She loved it. 

Day Out - Looking Glass Gardens

Mya spent the night and day with her friend Kyra. They went to the Looking Glass Gardens and had great fun. 

Clumbing the stairway to heaven. 

Another Tooth!

The second top tooth out in a fortnight! This time Mya pulled it out herself. 

Frosty Morning

Cross Country Competition

So proud of Mya today. She ran her heart out over a 2km course and finished 2nd. She obviously takes after her mother. 

Notes to Jack Frost, Anna & Elsa

With the freezing evenings Mya has written notes to Jack Frost and Elsa & Anna, who are coming visiting to the garden. 

Clothes Passed Down

So lovely to have clothes passed down. This jacket, hat and scarf was from Luella and Tiegan, photo taken in 2009, skiing in Queenstown. 

10 years on, Mya is now wearing them. Very special. 

I feel So Blessed

How did I get so lucky to have such a loving daughter?  Mya picked and arranged flowers for me and made a beautiful card, just because she wanted to. 

Historic Village - Crafts and Play

Headed over to Tauranga for some flax weaving and fun with school friends. 

Poorly Donkey

Pepsi has been lame for the last week. I have been soaking her hoof in iodine and Epsom salts each day, trying to draw the abscess out of her hoof. 

Citizenship Ceremony

Today we became true Kiwis at a ceremony at Whakatane District Council. So lovely that we could celebrate it together. 

Mya made us a card to celebrate the day. 

3rd Tooth Gone

First one from the top row. Needed a bit of help from John. 

Ring back on my finger

A month ago the beautiful sapphire from my engagement ring was lost. I was devastated as we chose it especially in Dubai. But today my ring is back on my finger with, if possible, an even more stunning, sparkly sapphire in place. Thank heavens for house insurance! I’m a happy lady. 

Queens Birthday Afternoon Tea

All the Pippins dressed up as Queens today to celebrate the Queens Birthday. So gorgeous! 

Badge Ceremony at Pippins

Mya got awarded more badges this evening. We’re so proud of how well she’s doing.